This is the 4th shimano I have bought over the past several years, and I love it. I use it mainly while black bass fishing in Mexico but also keep two in Norway where I fish in salt water every summer while there on vacation. May be the most versatile reel I've ever owned.

I fish primarily on the in shore waters of Florida's "nature coast", in shallow waters for red, sheephead, black drum, pompano, etc. This is one of the smoothest casting reels I have ever owned. Smooth retrieve and sensitive adjustments for anti-backlash with various weight lures, and drag when the "big one is on". Have caught fish weighing up to 45# on 20# line with this little reel.